7th Judicial District Crime Task Force

03/25/2026

The 7th Judicial Drug and Violent Crime Task Force recently conducted a joint operation alongside the Oak Ridge Police Department, Rockwood Police Department, Roane County Sheriff’s Office, Crossville Police Department, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

Through coordinated efforts and teamwork, James Dustin Jenkins was safely taken into custody on active charges of Attempted First-Degree Murder and Domestic Assault that stemmed from an incident days ago in Oak Ridge.

We are grateful for the strong partnerships between our agencies and remain committed to working together to keep our communities safe.

The 7th CTF is composed of agents from Anderson County Sheriff's Office TN, Oak Ridge Police Department, Rocky Top TN Police Department , Clinton Police Department, Oliver Springs Police Department, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, ATF, Dave Clark, District Attorney General - Anderson County, TN, and Norris Police Department.

11/26/2025

We hope everyone has a great and happy Thanksgiving!

Remember:

Our Crime Tip Line can recieve TEXT and CALLS!!

Please share and don’t hesitate to call or text!!

865-361-5700

We also have an option for anonymous tips and complaints online!

https://oliversprings-tn.gov/FormCenter/Police-Department-Application-8/Drug-Task-Force-Complaint-49ing

10/30/2025

The 7th CTF was out and about early this morning with ACSO SWAT serving search warrants on a local drug dealer. Names of the arrestees are being withheld at the moment.

The 7th CTF is composed of agents from Anderson County Sheriff's Office TN, Oak Ridge Police Department, Rocky Top TN Police Department , Clinton Police Department, Oliver Springs Police Department, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, ATF, Dave Clark, District Attorney General - Anderson County, TN, and Norris Police Department.

09/24/2025

PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT: The TBI, Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and Tennessee Department of Health have an important warning to pass along.

In response to a recent spike of overdose incidents in other states around the country, we want to raise awareness about a highly dangerous substance that is now being found in the illicit drug supply: Medetomidine.

Medetomidine is a veterinary anesthetic with powerful sedative properties—far more potent than Xylazine—and it can cause prolonged sedation. It has appeared in our crime labs and, alarmingly, it is often mixed with fentanyl.

We strongly urge everyone to avoid this extremely hazardous and potentially deadly drug.

If you or a loved one is at risk of overdose, keep naloxone on hand. If you can’t afford naloxone or you need training on how to use it, locate the Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist who serves your area at this link: TN.gov/behavioral-health/rops

For a free and confidential referral to addiction treatment services 24/7, call or text the Tennessee REDLINE at 1-800-889-9789. Treatment is available even if you have no means to pay for services.

Your safety matters. Share this message to help protect our communities.

09/11/2025

On September 11, 2025, the 7th Judicial Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, in conjunction with the Clinton Police Department SORT team, executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence on Hollingsworth Circle in Clinton. This operation resulted in the arrest of Tyrone Whitt Sr. and Tyrone Whitt Jr., both of Clinton. We appreciate the assistance provided by the Clinton Police Department.
Tyrone Whitt Sr. was charged with maintaining a dwelling for drug use and sales, manufacture, sale, and delivery of schedule 2 crack co***ne, manufacture, sale, and delivery of schedule 6 ma*****na, and felon in possession of a firearm (two counts).
Tyrone Whitt Jr. was charged with maintaining a dwelling for drug use and sales, manufacture, sale, and delivery of schedule 6 ma*****na, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

The 7th Judicial Drug and Violent Crime Task Force is composed of members from Anderson County Sheriff's Office TN, Oak Ridge Police Department, Clinton Police Department, Oliver Springs Police Department, ATF, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Dave Clark, District Attorney General - Anderson County, TN, Rocky Top TN Police Department , and Norris Police Department.

07/07/2025

Agents with the 7th CTF with the help of KCSO SWAT executed 2 separate narcotics search warrants in Knoxville early this morning. The search warrants resulted in over 1 pound of powder co***ne, 3.8 grams of crack co***ne, 2 fi****ms, and money that was proceeds of selling narcotics.
We are grateful for the assistance of the Knox County Sheriff's Office.

The 7th Judicial Drug and Violent Crime Task Force is made up of agents from the Anderson County Sheriff's Office TN, Oak Ridge Police Department, Clinton Police Department, Oliver Springs Police Department, Dave Clark, District Attorney General - Anderson County, TN, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, ATF, Rocky Top Police Department, and Norris Police Department.

06/24/2025

Union County lost a truly great and passionate Detective. Prayers for the family and friends of Detective Andrew Woods.

06/22/2025

Prayers for Deputy Swanger and all of the Knox County Sheriff's Office.

06/18/2025

We are thankful for the relationship we have with neighboring counties. It’s nice when we all have the same goal!

The 7th Judicial District Drug and Violent Crime Task Force is a multi-agency task force comprised of law enforcement personnel from the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, Oak Ridge Police Department, Clinton Police Department, Oliver Springs Police Department, Norris Police Department, Rocky Top Police Department, TBI and ATF.

On June 16, 2025, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, in coordination with the 7th Judicial District Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, executed a joint operation targeting the illegal distribution of methamphetamine in Knox and Anderson County.

As a result of the investigation, investigators executed a search warrant at a residence on Metler Drive, located off Clinton Highway in North Knoxville.

During the search, investigators recovered more than 2.5 pounds of methamphetamine, along with a quantity of ma*****na and other evidence consistent with the manufacture and distribution of illegal narcotics.

One individual was taken into custody and charged with offenses related to the Manufacture, Sale, and Delivery of Methamphetamine, a Class B felony under Tennessee law.

This operation highlights the ongoing commitment of our agency and our partners in the 7th Judicial Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force to aggressively pursue drug traffickers and remove dangerous substances from our communities.

The investigation remains active, and additional charges are likely.

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving!🇺🇸🍽🍁

Happy Thanksgiving

Sheriff Russell Barker and all the men and women of the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office want to wish you a happy Thanksgiving. We invite you to take time today to count your blessings.